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घटाव

ghataav /ɡʰə.ʈɑːʋ/

Ghatāv refers to the mathematical operation of subtraction or a general reduction or decrease in amount, intensity, or size. It is commonly used both in academic settings for arithmetic and in everyday life to describe falling prices or levels.

Examples

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बाजार में फलों के दाम में घटाव हुआ है।

There has been a decrease in fruit prices in the market.

2

जनसंख्या के आंकड़ों में भारी घटाव देखा गया।

A significant decrease was observed in population statistics.

3

तुम्हारे खर्चों में थोड़ा घटाव ज़रूरी है।

A little reduction in your expenses is necessary.

Word Family

Noun
घटाव
Verb
घटाना
Adverb
घटते-घटते
Adjective
घटता
Related
घटती
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Ghats' (steps leading to a river) in India; as you step down the 'Ghat', your height relative to the ground 'Ghatav' (decreases).

Quick Quiz

दस में से पाँच का ____ पाँच होता है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: घटाव

Examples

1

बाजार में फलों के दाम में घटाव हुआ है।

everyday

There has been a decrease in fruit prices in the market.

2

जनसंख्या के आंकड़ों में भारी घटाव देखा गया।

formal

A significant decrease was observed in population statistics.

3

तुम्हारे खर्चों में थोड़ा घटाव ज़रूरी है।

informal

A little reduction in your expenses is necessary.

4

आज हम गणित की कक्षा में घटाव सीखेंगे।

academic

Today we will learn subtraction in the math class.

5

कंपनी के मुनाफे में घटाव की संभावना है।

business

There is a possibility of a decrease in the company's profit.

Word Family

Noun
घटाव
Verb
घटाना
Adverb
घटते-घटते
Adjective
घटता
Related
घटती

Common Collocations

दाम में घटाव decrease in price
भारी घटाव heavy reduction
घटाव करना to subtract or reduce
तापमान में घटाव drop in temperature
अंकों का घटाव subtraction of numbers

Common Phrases

जोड़-घटाव

calculation (literally addition-subtraction)

घटाव का चिह्न

minus sign

कीमतों में घटाव

reduction in prices

Often Confused With

घटाव vs घटा

Ghatā refers specifically to dark rain clouds or the act of something having decreased, while Ghatāv is the noun for the process or operation of reduction/subtraction.

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Usage Notes

The word is versatile; use it for math homework or when talking about a decline in temperature or stock prices. It is more formal than the word 'kami'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use the verb form 'ghatana' when they actually need the noun 'ghatav' to describe the concept of reduction.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'Ghats' (steps leading to a river) in India; as you step down the 'Ghat', your height relative to the ground 'Ghatav' (decreases).

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Word Origin

Derived from the Sanskrit root 'ghaṭ' (to strive or happen), evolving in Hindi to represent the action of making something less.

Grammar Patterns

Masculine noun Singular: घटाव, Plural: घटाव (often used as an uncountable concept) Commonly follows the pattern [X] में घटाव (decrease in X)
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Cultural Context

Basic mathematical terms like 'ghatav' are among the first technical words taught to children in Hindi-medium primary schools.

Quick Quiz

दस में से पाँच का ____ पाँच होता है।

Correct!

The correct answer is: घटाव

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